Queensway, Grimethorpe, Barnsley
House prices, sold prices and local information for S72 7LJ.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Queensway, Grimethorpe, Barnsley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 20 Oct 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £100,500. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 80% semi-detached, 20% detached. Recorded sale prices on Queensway range from £45,000 to £170,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Queensway compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Queensway has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all S72 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £100,500 | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Detached | 1 | £170,000 | 16 Jun 2022 |
Sold prices on Queensway
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26, Queensway S72 7LJ | 19 Nov 2024 | £128,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Queensway S72 7LJ | 20 Oct 2023 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Queensway S72 7LJ | 16 Jun 2022 | £170,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Queensway S72 7LJ | 22 May 2019 | £105,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Queensway S72 7LJ | 13 Mar 2019 | £97,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Queensway S72 7LJ | 8 Mar 2019 | £102,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Queensway S72 7LJ | 15 Feb 2019 | £45,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26, Queensway | £45,000 (Feb 2019) → £128,000 (Nov 2024) | +184% over 6 yrs |
| 30, Queensway | £102,000 (Mar 2019) → £150,000 (Oct 2023) | +47% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Queensway
Crime
55 crimes were reported within about a mile of Queensway in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Queensway
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywood Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Milefield Primary School 294 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Outwood Academy Shafton 1,377 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Birkwood Primary School 432 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Churchfield Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Cherry Dale Primary School 326 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Lift Shafton 247 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Moorthorpe station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
- Thurnscoe station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min walk
- Goldthorpe station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Queensway/Carlton Terrace (3, Queensway) 1 min walk
- Queensway/Carlton Terrace (2, Queensway) 1 min walk
- Queensway/Highstreet (1, Queensway) 1 min walk
- Queensway/High Street (4, Queensway) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bhf Highgate Surgery
The Grimethorpe Centre, Acorn Way, Barnsley · 0.1 mi - Grimethorpe Surgery
The Grimethorpe Centre, Acorn Way, Barnsley · 0.1 mi - Brierley Medical Centre
Barnsley Healthcare Fed, Grimethorpe Health Centre, Barnsley · 0.1 mi - The Rose Tree Pms Practice
White Rose Med Practice, Cudworth Ctr, Barnsley · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Supermarket Asda Grimethorpe Supermarket · 0.1 mi
- Aldi Aldi Cudworth · 1.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Cudworth · 1.6 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Shafton Local · 1.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Lo's Pharmacy · 0.0 mi
- Well · 1.6 mi
- Well · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- Grimethorpe & Shafton Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Cudworth Dental Surgery · 1.6 mi
- Dental Clinic · 1.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 48.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 28.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 983 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,418 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 85% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 85% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 85% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 92% |
Share of homes across Barnsley with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Queensway
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Who lives around Queensway
Ethnic group
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 96.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.5% | 51.3% |
| No religion | 47% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.6% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 25.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 16.1% | 23.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15% | 14.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.7% | 16.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.9% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 43.4% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.3% | 41.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 26.1% | 22.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 22% | 27.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.6% | 8.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Barnsley.
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